In a year that has been defined by a series of unprecedented events, nothing has come close to the development that has taken place in the past two weeks. We have had to deal and are still dealing with trauma and anxiety from situations that have tested our mental resilience and shaken us to our cores.
If you are experiencing all these, please know that you are not alone. Here are some coping mechanisms that can help to boost your mental health. :
Cut Down on Social Media
While social media is a great way to get updates on current happenings in real-time, it can quickly become a major source of anxiety, especially when you consume a barrage of negative information continuously. A good thing to do is to limit your social media intake by taking regular breaks.
Engage in Breathing Exercises
When anxious, people tend to take irregular, rapid and shallow breaths and this might signal a stress response, according to VeryWellMind.
You can calm yourself and ease anxiety/ stress by doing some breathing exercises. They help you focus on your breathing intentionally, relaxing you in the process. You can [also]do breathing exercises once or twice daily. You will notice a huge difference. You can learn ten effective breathing techniques here.
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Reduce Your Alcohol Intake
You might be tempted to reach for a bottle to help you ‘feel better’, but you would not be doing your body any good. It could worsen your anxiety, so please try to reduce your intake or avoid it completely.
Get Moving
Get involved in physical activities such as running, jogging, push-ups and more. According to Mayo Clinic, physical exercises help to improve your mood, reduce anxiety, boost energy and enhance the quality of your sleep.
Look for Healthy Distractions
If you find yourself drowning in negative thoughts or engrossed in bad news on social media, you can look for healthy distractions that help you take your mind off things. These healthy distractions could be video games, music, movies or TV shows.
You can also find creative outlets such as writing, drawing, painting, sketching, designing and more, that help you de-stress and increase your positive energy.
Communicate with Others
It’s so easy to curl up into a hole and deal with all your emotions and thoughts by yourself, in times like these. However, it’s not the advisable thing to do. Externalize your thoughts by reaching out and opening up to people who you can be honest with. These people could be your friends, family members, a support group, etc.
Seek Counseling/ Therapy
If you feel like you need professional help, you can reach out to mental health organizations to get therapy and counselling services. There is nothing wrong with seeking help; our minds need care as well. 🤗 🤗
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